HyperX - Cloud III S - Wireless Gaming Headset
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Last updated: Jan 3, 2026 Scoring
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"insane battery ... in the morning it's still not drained - and this is on a 6 year old set with worn out batteries. ... The case only needs charged once, maybe twice a month"
"Oh, and the battery lasts days even when exercising a lot (weeks without excercise)."
"the battery life is phenomenal, it lasts over 10 hours (14-16 for me i think?)"
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"Out of the Box this Headset sounds so damn bad that I can't understand people liking it. ... The bass was way to strong, there were some kind of echo and overall sounded worse than my 10€ ear bud Headset for my phone. ... And out of the box there is no world where the G635 loses against the Pro X2. ... The unusable, worst headset I've ever got ... And well, that you have to fix the sound on your own. ... Nope, Logitech does not recognize that there is an issue. ... Pro X2 has a problem with bass I would say, it's almost too much. ... It's not failing, the Logitech driver just blocks it from activating, which is crazy. But with the fix you deinstall the logitech driver but this also that dts license you should be able to use. It's simply bullshit. ... It's dumb to pay extra but I like the sound and also it's not bond to one Headset, you still can buy another one and use DTS. ... So yeah no, the improvements come from changing the driver's because Logitech fucked up with this one and DTS doesn't even work when the Pro X2 is activated in Ghub. ... And yes I know it's stupid that you need to fix the sound of such an expensive headset"
"while the bass is without a doubt impressive, it is boomy and muddled and overpowers the music on certain tracks. ... it gets overpowering and muddy sounding with certain songs."
"Sadly if you use it out of the box it sounds like unlistenable garbage with the defaults, it needs the app installed, firmware updated and an Oluv EQ selected and then it's one of the best around."
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"tightness on my ears"
"I disliked the tightness on my ears ... yeah those are two of the problems forsure"
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"if you don't have audio playing for a while (say, 10-15 minutes plus) it probably won't resume any playback until you either turn it off and on, or change output device and change it back. ... Twice I've had that issue, HyperX technical team has been able to reproduce it, and quite a few people on /r/HyperX complaining about it"
Would go for hyper x cloud wireless, its good sound good mic and not over expensive, arround 100 a 120.
r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->In my experience the hyperx cloud headset is one of the best options for the price just don't lose the detachable mic
r/XboxSupport • Advice on which headset to buy for Series X ->I recently bought the HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless (amazing product).
r/steelseries • I chose Steelseries as my first ever gaming headphones (happy) ->Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best $150 Gaming Headphones ->Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best $150 Gaming Headphones ->After trying a few headsets (steelseries arctis nova 1 and 5, Razer blackshark) and even a wired headphone/mic combo (Sennheiser hd599) but hating the wired part and the mic in front of my face, I settled on a Cloud 3 Wireless. The Cloud 3 has a very neutral sound out of the box, and it takes EQ very well. Also the build quality is insane without getting too heavy, and the battery life of 120 hours is more than I will ever need.
r/buildapc • The Best Gaming Headset to Buy Now? ->I am emerald so don't take my word for it but the cloud 3 wireless is good
r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->Hyperx cloud 3 are tuned how I need for shooter games and comfortable to wear all day long. They sound a but different than they should for music, but if you pay attention in game. The right sounds are loud and the booms are subtle
r/XboxSupport • Advice on which headset to buy for Series X ->If you are looking for a wireless 'gaming' headset, and are used to a more neutral tune, like your Sennys, you have to do some research on which headsets come close to that. Out of the box, most gaming headsets have a weird tune compared to what you're used to, including all Razers. Some more recent notable wireless gaming headsets that sound great from an 'audiophile' standpoint are the Audeze Maxwells, Astro A50X, and Hyper X Cloud 3 S Wireless. Those come out of the box with a great tune, close to the Harman curve. You can also get a lot of other headsets to sound great with some EQ. Something like the Fractal Scape or Nova Elite sound great with a modest EQ. GadgetryTech on YT offers awesome 'audiophile' EQs for a lot of headsets. Also, if you are using a modern gaming headset, make sure you have any corny 'surround sound' or spatial type features turned off. Since you've been using the same set for 16 years, you also have to give some time to adjust to the sound of a new headset. Even something slightly different might sound a bit weird at first if you aren't that experienced with different audio products overall. Many people still totally write off any wireless 'gaming' headsets, and imo that perspective is outdated in 2025. You can get really awesome, low latency audio quality with wireless headsets these days. Yes, for absolute dollar spent, you can get the best 'value' by sticking with a wired setup, but if you value the convenience or features from a wireless setup, you *can* get a great sounding setup if you're willing to do some research and drop the coin.
r/pcmasterrace • Does Razer just not make good headphones? ->Wireless 'gaming' headsets don't use bluetooth. Also the Maxwells sound incredible from an audiophile standpoint. You should update your viewpoint with whats currently avalable.
r/pcmasterrace • Does Razer just not make good headphones? ->Currently using the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless. Find them super comfortable for long sessions and I don't get any ear ache after wearing them for a long time. I don't use the included mic (which is detachable) as I use a stand alone usb mic, so I can't comment on the quality of that. Long battery life, I wear them pretty much every day for at least 2-3 hours and I only need to charge them once per week maybe. USB-A to USB-C Charging cable and a USB-C wireless adapter.
r/pcmasterrace • Looking for the best wireless gaming headset. ->I always recommend something from HyperX. The cloud 2 has a more fun sound, while the cloud 3's are more balanced. I also find the 3's to be hands down the best for comfort and their wireless varieties (especially the 3 S) being the best tuned out of the box without eq
r/buildapc • Please, I BEG! Can anyone help me pick a budget “gaming” headset to give as a gift, I’m out of my depth and losing my mind! ->Comfort is definitely subjective, but the 3's have been the comfiest for me out of all the ones I've tried from hyperx! The earcup part of the headset are angled as well as the drivers inside so my ears never touch any part of the headphones. The clamping force on the sides of your head is very light and the cushion on the headband is very plush c:
r/buildapc • Please, I BEG! Can anyone help me pick a budget “gaming” headset to give as a gift, I’m out of my depth and losing my mind! ->I always recommend something from HyperX. The cloud 2 has a more fun sound, while the cloud 3's are more balanced. I also find the 3's to be hands down the best for comfort and their wireless varieties (especially the 3 S) being the best tuned out of the box without eq
r/buildapc • Please, I BEG! Can anyone help me pick a budget “gaming” headset to give as a gift, I’m out of my depth and losing my mind! ->It's not bad. It's more flat than the previous iterations which isn't bad because I prefer controlling my eq. I'd just not use the software for it
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